Winter in Pitztal
THE HIGHEST OF TIROL
The Pitztal awaits you with a winter variety that will inspire you. Thanks to its altitude, this Tyrolean winter sports region is one of the most snow-sure and varied vacation destinations in the Alps. Here you can experience the whole range of winter sports: from skiing and freeriding to tobogganing and winter hiking to cross-country skiing and ice climbing. The Tyrolean Pitztal is versatile, powerful and active in winter - an unforgettable experience for all nature and snow lovers.
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Exclusive hotels, cozy guesthouses or charming apartments - Tyrolean hospitality is lived in the Pitztal.
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Your Pitztal highlights
Pitztaler Gletscher
Rifflsee
Hochzeiger
St. Leonhard
Jerzens
Piller
Wenns
Arzl
Imst
Pitztal Glacier
Varied ski slopes for beginners, experts and connoisseurs. There's never a dull moment on the HIGHEST of TYROL! From September to May, the bizarre and unique glacier landscape offers a variety of winter sports options for every skill level.
Café 3.440
The highest coffee house in Austria
Highest ski resort in Austria
Skiing at up to 3,440 m
X Park
Your snowpark on the Pitztal Glacier
Freeriding
Best glacier powder
Cross-country skiing on the highest of Tyrol
High-altitude trail on the Pitztal Glacier
Rifflsee
Discover the Rifflsee in winter. Whether you are looking for adventures in skiing, snowboarding or hiking in the glistening snow, the Rifflsee offers a picturesque backdrop and breathtaking nature.
Skiing on natural snow
Perfect slopes
Winter hiking
Your time out at Rifflsee
Cross country skiing
Rifflsee high-altitude trail
Hochzeiger cable cars
The Hochzeiger family ski area in the Tyrolean Pitztal: Here you can experience fun on the slopes on sun-kissed runs, surrounded by the warm hospitality of the Pitztal and a family atmosphere.
Hochzeiger ski area
Sun-kissed, snow-sure, family-friendly
Snow guarantee
90% of the slopes are above 2000m
Tobogganing
6 km of illuminated toboggan run
Winter hiking
360° panoramic hike
St. Leonhard
St. Leonhard is an idyllic community with approx. 1,500 inhabitants in the inner Pitztal. Hamlets and villages are spread over a length of approx. 25 km.
Tyrolian ibex Center
Experience ibexes up close
Cross country skiing
65 km of cross-country ski trails
Winter hiking
With snowshoes and on groomed trails
Jerzens
The municipality of Jerzens with approx. 1,015 inhabitants is located on a sunny slope at the foot of the Hochzeiger ski area.
Tobogganing
Tobogganing in the ski area
Stone pine exhibition
The Queen of the Alps
Winter hiking
Panorama hike at 2000m
Piller
The idyllic side valley above Wenns is an insider tip for winter fans. The small villages are spread across the entire Piller Sattel.
Kaunergrat Nature Park House
Visitor center at Gachenblick
Piller ski lift
Village lift with charm
Winter experience
Cross country skiing & winter hiking
Wenns
The municipality of Wenns lies in a picturesque valley basin at the beginning of the Pitztal. The hamlets around Wenns offer a variety of hiking opportunities and viewpoints.
Stamser house
700 years of history
Winter hiking
Nature and recreation
Piller winter playground
Kaunergrat Nature Park, cross-country skiing, winter hiking
Arzl
The municipality of Arzl is located at the entrance to the Pitztal Valley and is ideal for families, nature lovers and active vacationers.
Benni-Raich Bridge
Suspension bridge over the Pitze
Galtwiesenlift
Ski lift for children
Meditation Chapel
Viewpoint above Arzl
Above the clouds
Highest glacier skiing area in Austria at 3,440 meters altitude
State-of-the-art ski lifts
For a comfortable & quick ascent
Snow reliability
More than 90% of all slopes are above 2,000 meters, offering skiing pleasure from autumn to spring
Diverse slopes
121 kilometers of slopes for all skill levels: Perfect for beginners & experienced skiers alike
Experience winter
Numerous opportunities for cross-country skiing, tobogganing, winter hiking & ice climbing
